Ryusuke Hamaguchi offers a highly meditative exploration of the position of violence within the natural Real and the human symbolic, the realm of speech.
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Drive My Car (2021) review
“A meditative and intimate masterpiece with a rich but challenging intertextuality.”
Top 12 Japanese films of 2021
Which films impressed us? Which films should you put on your to-watch-list? Find out in our list of best Japanese films of this year.
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021) review
“An essential viewing for all who holds the art of cinema dear.”
Wife of A Spy (2020) review
A tremendous achievement [that succeeds in calling] forth orth certain (indigestible) truths concerning the Japanese imperialistic Other.
Short Movie Review: Heaven is still far away (2016)
“An enjoyable narrative, offering a pleasing cinematographical composition and truly beautiful and naturally conversations.”
Japanese highlights at IFFR 2019.
While IFFR, like every year, has an amazing selection of world cinema to enjoy, we want to underline the Japanese highlights of this year.
Asako I & II (2018) review
“(The narrative) breaths much needed fresh air into the rather stale genre of Japanese romance narrative”
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